Chumasande MatiwaneThe charms associated with a well-placed and well-kept bird bath are attractive. The right bird bath affords you a charming and candid glimpse of wildlife infused with joy. A well-appointed selection of flowers, perennials or shrubs around your bird bath can attract birds for all the right reasons. This added feature can greatly enhance the appeal of your birdbaths.
Plants to opt for
If you want to encourage birds to return to your garden birdbath, you need to create an environment that feels safe and welcoming. These four plants are the ideal selection for planting around your birdbath:
1. Coneflowers
With their daisy-like petals, these have vibrant flowers during the spring and summer seasons. Due to their vibrancy, they become a food source for birds. Once the petals of the flowers fade, the seed heads are left in place and function as an important food source for birds, especially in late summer to early autumn. Providing a well-balanced food source for your birds all 4 seasons.
2. Holly plants
Holly plants are an excellent choice for birds, as they provide food, shelter, and protection. Planting them close to your birdbaths not only offers them shelter when visiting, but their holly plant leaves also offer a great hiding place for nesting and roosting, as the plants offer protection from predators and harsh weather conditions all year round. It helps that the plant is evergreen, meaning protection during all seasons.
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3. Honeysuckle shrubs
Perfect for small gardens with birdbaths, honeysuckles are an excellent choice as they smell delicious, provide plenty of nectar, and are ideal for birds. Note that honeysuckles are climbing plants, so they are ideal if your bird bath is in a tight space, and they climb around your birdbath. Their scented flowers attract a range of insects that many birds can eat.
4. Black-Eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan flowers are one of the best flowers to plant around a bird bath. Their yellow blooms create a mass of visual stimulation for any birds that might visit your birdbath this season. So if you are after flowers that attract birds as a food source as well as a source of vibrant visual interest, Black-Eyed Susan flowers are a great addition to the area around your bird bath.
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Adding the right plants to your bird bath will not only make your garden look beautiful, but it means birds can benefit from food, shelter and hydration all in one journey.
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